Signification
To have a positive and friendly attitude or energy.
Contexte culturel
In Mexico, 'buena onda' is ubiquitous. It's not just slang; it's a social requirement. If you aren't 'buena onda,' you might be labeled 'sangrón' (stuck-up). Argentines use 'buena onda' to describe the 'vibe' of everything from a party to a political speech. It's often paired with 'copado' (cool). While understood, Spaniards will almost always prefer 'buen rollo'. Using 'buena onda' in Spain will make you sound like a character from a Latin American soap opera. In Chile, 'buena onda' is very common, but you'll also hear 'bacán' to describe the person themselves.
Use it as an exclamation
If someone tells you they got a promotion, just say '¡Qué buena onda!' It's the perfect, natural response.
Watch the 'ser' vs 'estar'
Never say 'estoy buena onda'. It sounds like you are saying 'I am a good wave' in a physical sense, which makes no sense.
Signification
To have a positive and friendly attitude or energy.
Use it as an exclamation
If someone tells you they got a promotion, just say '¡Qué buena onda!' It's the perfect, natural response.
Watch the 'ser' vs 'estar'
Never say 'estoy buena onda'. It sounds like you are saying 'I am a good wave' in a physical sense, which makes no sense.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'tener' or 'ser'.
Mi nueva vecina ______ mucha buena onda, siempre me saluda con una sonrisa.
We use 'tiene' because of the word 'mucha' (quantity of energy).
Which sentence is the most natural way to say someone is a cool person?
A: Él es buena onda. B: Él tiene una buena onda. C: Él está buena onda.
'Ser buena onda' is the most common way to describe a person's character.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ¿Te gusta el nuevo café del centro? B: Sí, el lugar ________.
Places 'have' a vibe (tiene buena onda).
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesMi nueva vecina ______ mucha buena onda, siempre me saluda con una sonrisa.
We use 'tiene' because of the word 'mucha' (quantity of energy).
A: Él es buena onda. B: Él tiene una buena onda. C: Él está buena onda.
'Ser buena onda' is the most common way to describe a person's character.
A: ¿Te gusta el nuevo café del centro? B: Sí, el lugar ________.
Places 'have' a vibe (tiene buena onda).
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
2 questionsYes, if the office culture is casual (common in startups or creative fields). It shows you appreciate their attitude.
It is always 'buena onda' because 'onda' is feminine.
Expressions liées
ser un sol
similarTo be a sweetheart/wonderful person
caer bien
builds onTo like someone (as a person)
mala onda
contrastBad vibes / mean attitude
